By Sadler H.R. No. 500 74R8609 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On Sunday, April 2, 1995, Macedonia Baptist Church 1-2 of Panola County will observe a significant milestone in its rich 1-3 history as it commemorates 150 years of outstanding service to its 1-4 community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The second-oldest Baptist church in the county, 1-6 Macedonia Baptist Church has become a favorite local landmark and 1-7 has consistently played a strong and active role in the spiritual, 1-8 educational, and civic life of the community it has served since 1-9 its founding in 1845; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The church's congregation has experienced steady and 1-11 positive growth through the years and currently comprises 178 1-12 resident members and a total of 240 enrolled members, who assemble 1-13 on a regular basis to receive inspiration and guidance on spiritual 1-14 matters and to share in the teachings of the gospel; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of Pastor Everett 1-16 Miller, the congregation has entered into an exceptionally vibrant 1-17 and rewarding period and its members can indeed look forward to a 1-18 bright and promising future; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Macedonia Baptist Church stands today as a tribute 1-20 to the dedication and hard work of its members who through the 1-21 years have devoted their time, energy, and resources to ensure its 1-22 continued existence as a house of God; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby honor Macedonia Baptist Church on the momentous 2-1 occasion of its sesquicentennial and commend Pastor Everett Miller 2-2 and the members of his fine congregation for their many significant 2-3 contributions benefitting their community; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Macedonia Baptist Church as an expression of high 2-6 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.